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The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl

By: Good Inside
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 The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl is a podcast from Good Inside for parents or adults raising, caring for, or loving a tween or teen. Hosted by clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, this show explores what’s really happening during this intense and transformative stage of life — from big emotions and shifting friendships to dating, academic pressure, social media, identity, and body changes. Each episode slows things down and looks beneath the surface so you can respond instead of react — because your kid may be growing up, but that doesn’t mean they need you less. They need you differently. **About Good Inside** Good Inside helps parents raise confident, resilient kids. Founded by clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky, our unique approach helps families solve current challenges, and get ahead of future ones, by focusing on the child behind the behavior and the parent behind the parenting. With an app, workshops, podcast, books, and GiGi — a proprietary chatbot trained in the Good Inside approach — members have 24/7 access to personalized, practical support for every age and stage of parenting. No question is too specific, no scenario too tricky to untangle. It’s real, sturdy guidance parents can lean on in the moment, helping them feel capable, grounded, and never alone. goodinside.com2026 Two Things Inc.
Episodes
  • Who Is This Kid? (When Your Tween Suddenly Changes)

    Who Is This Kid? (When Your Tween Suddenly Changes)
    Apr 1 2026

    You finally feel like you’ve figured out your kid.

    You know what works! You feel connected! Things make sense!

    And then… something shifts.

    Suddenly your child is making choices that don’t add up. They’re lying, cutting corners, or acting in ways that feel completely unlike them. And you’re left wondering:
    Am I losing influence? Should I step in more? Or am I about to become too controlling?

    In today’s episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with a mom navigating exactly this moment with her 11-year-old son — a child who had always been “easy”… until he wasn’t.

    Together, they unpack what’s really happening underneath these confusing behaviors — including:

    • Why kids this age start making choices that don’t make sense
    • How shame (not “badness”) drives more problematic behavior
    • The difference between discipline that controls vs. discipline that teaches
    • Why “good kids” can suddenly seem like they’re going off track
    • And a simple phrase that can completely change your conversations: “Help me understand”

    This episode is about one of the hardest — and most important — parenting shifts:
    Letting go of control, while staying deeply connected.

    New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one!

    Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside

    Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen

    Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!

    • Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.

    Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram

    Learn more about Good Inside


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    25 mins
  • When Your Kid Gets Stuck in the Middle of Friend Drama

    When Your Kid Gets Stuck in the Middle of Friend Drama
    Mar 25 2026

    Friendships get more complicated around age 10 — and sometimes kids find themselves caught in the middle of dynamics they don’t know how to handle.

    In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with a mom named Erin, whose daughter is trying to stay close with two friends who don’t get along… and keeps getting pulled into the conflict.

    Together, they unpack a question so many parents face:
    How do I help my child without stepping in too much — or not enough?

    You’ll hear:

    • Why kids this age often feel responsible for “fixing” friendships
    • The subtle shift from giving advice to staying connected
    • What to say (and what not to say) when your kid is in the middle
    • How to help your child set boundaries without taking over

    This episode is about more than friendship drama — it’s about the moment parenting starts to change, and how to stay close while your child learns to navigate the social world on their own.

    Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram

    Learn more about Good Inside


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    33 mins
  • Your Kid Will Use AI. Here’s What Matters More.

    Your Kid Will Use AI. Here’s What Matters More.
    Mar 18 2026

    AI is moving fast. Faster than most parents can keep up with.And that’s exactly what scares Carolyn — a mom of two kids who knows technology is coming into her daughter’s life soon, but has no idea how to prepare for something that keeps changing.In this episode, Dr. Sheryl helps reframe the entire problem. Together they explore:

    • Why AI fears are really fears about kids growing up
    • The biggest mistake parents make when talking about new technology
    • How to introduce AI to younger kids without making it “forbidden fruit”
    • What to say when kids start asking bots for advice instead of adults
    • How curiosity — not expertise — protects your relationship

    If you’ve ever thought “How am I supposed to guide my kids through something I barely understand?” — this conversation will change how you think about it.

    New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one!

    Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside

    Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen

    Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!

    • Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.

    Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram

    Learn more about Good Inside


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    29 mins
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